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X76 TAO

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,155 mi
Last recorded89,155 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX76 TAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 89,155 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 89,155 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 85,347 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 80,844 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 71,587 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 64,165 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 64,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,656 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 54,656 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 47,195 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 43,483 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 40,840 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 36,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

catalysts broken

offside & nearside sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2013 36,406 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

catalysts broken

offside & nearside sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2012 31,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 31,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2011 29,016 miles

lift in both front bottom ball jointa.engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2010 27,169 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 24,981 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 23,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 20,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 4 Nov 2006 16,969 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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X76 TAO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X76 TAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X76 TAO registered?

X76 TAO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X76 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X76 TAO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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